Ayer Law Office

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The court system is adversarial. In court there is a Judge who will weigh the evidence and determine guilt or innocence. There will be a "Crown Prosecutor" who normally seeks to get the accused person found guilty of the charges. It is prudent to have a good defense lawyer who can advocate on your behalf.
Often, people who are charged with impaired driving, and/or operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content which exceeds the legal limit simply go to court and plead guilty. This generally results in a criminal record, a minimum one year driving prohibition and a fine of at least $1000.00. A criminal record may have long term consequences related to travel restrictions and possible lost employment opportunities. Even if a person feels that he or she is guilty of the offence, there may be a potential defense available which should be explored. The Crown Prosecutor has the burden of proving guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. There are some very technical defense to impaired driving and over .08 charges which could result in a finding of "not guilty". At times, through negotiations with the Crown Prosecutor, it may be possible to get a charge reduced to a non-criminal provincial offence, which would result in no criminal record. Go to court with an experienced defense lawyer who is on your side. Call Paul Ayer for a free consultation.